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Distorted Tone
Art School Girl
Stone Temple Pilots
BassAlternative rock / grunge / post‑grunge1990s
Original Gear
BassSchecter Model‑T (P‑style) or similar custom P/J hybrid (studio rig used during Tiny Music… era)
AmpAmpeg VT‑22 into 1970 Marshall 8×10 cab; also Ampeg B‑15N and Fender Bassman (studio blend)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Robert DeLeo used a bi‑amped setup blending VT‑22 through 8×10, B‑15N, and direct; this was his typical studio rig during the Tiny Music… era (1996), which includes the album featuring “Art School Girl”
Tone Character(4)
growlygrittyfatmid‑range focused
Difficulty
The bass part is relatively straightforward fingerstyle with melodic fills, requiring solid groove and tone control but not advanced techniques.
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Create Free AccountBassAlternative rock / grunge / post‑grunge1990s
Original Gear
BassSchecter Model‑T (P‑style) or similar custom P/J hybrid (studio rig used during Tiny Music… era)
AmpAmpeg VT‑22 into 1970 Marshall 8×10 cab; also Ampeg B‑15N and Fender Bassman (studio blend)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Robert DeLeo used a bi‑amped setup blending VT‑22 through 8×10, B‑15N, and direct; this was his typical studio rig during the Tiny Music… era (1996), which includes the album featuring “Art School Girl”
Tone Character(4)
growlygrittyfatmid‑range focused
Difficulty
The bass part is relatively straightforward fingerstyle with melodic fills, requiring solid groove and tone control but not advanced techniques.